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L3Harris Software Designer, Algorithm in Waterdown, Ontario
Designer, Algorithm
L3HARRIS WESCAM Division
Hamilton, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.
About the Role
Our software teams work directly with our optics and hardware teams – developing code that manages all of our systems controllers and actuators, telephoto lenses or targeting & tracking systems - and in particular, code that allows those captured images to be defined and managed. We develop advanced real time software for various applications and processors, including new payloads like complex imagers, laser illuminators & targeting designators, range finders and trackers. We develop the embedded controls and user interfaces for complex electro-mechanical systems including remote I/O subsystems, custom lens controllers, and advanced video processing features.
Primary Responsibilities
Algorithm design, prototyping and implementation:
Work with Senior Engineers to research solutions to difficult Engineering problems.
Model, simulate and evaluate potential algorithms using Matlab, Python and C/C+
- Work with department stakeholders to create algorithms that meet architectural and implementation constraints
Assess algorithms for real-world, embedded performance
Produce requirements and design documentation as required
Develop models for algorithms in accordance with Departmental Practices
Assist in the development of test and verification plans as required
Support implementation of current generation and next generation algorithms in target hardware
Work with design Engineering to integrate and debug algorithms as required
Follow trends in both industry and academia (GPU’s, FPGA’s, computer vision, machine learning etc)
Provide input to and attend design reviews for projects associated with algorithm development
Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings as required
Required Capabilities
C/C++ coding
Matlab/Python for algorithm development
Reading and understanding IEEE style research papers
Modelling and simulation of complex algorithms
Design and implementation of complex algorithms
Digital signal and image processing techniques
Computer vision
Familiarity with Machine learning and pattern analysis, neural networks, digital hardware design, VHDL, and target tracking systems is an asset
Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance
Desired Education and Experiences
Bachelor of Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent science discipline. Relevant Masters or postgraduate degree is an asset
Minimum 6 years of algorithm design and implementation experience
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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